Always Thirty-Three


The 33-year story of an encyclopedia that narrates the 15-century journey of Islamic culture, seen through the eyes of a young academic and an elderly professor.


The work titled "Always Thirty-Three" covers the 1500-year journey of Islamic culture and civilization. The story is told through Niyaz, a young academic, and Ekmel, a professor in his sixties at the university. These two come together thanks to the Islamic Encyclopedia of the Turkey Diyanet Foundation. They tell the striking 33-year story of one of the biggest cultural movements in the history of the Republic of Turkey. This work takes readers on a unique journey through Islamic history, also providing an academic and scientific perspective. The work combines both historical and personal stories in a way that will attract the readers' interest. Readers discover the riches of Islamic culture and civilization through the personal experiences of Niyaz and Ekmel and the process of compiling the encyclopedia.

The film offers viewers the opportunity to closely understand the history and culture of Turkey and the Islamic geography. It encourages the viewer's emotional and intellectual journey, while also contributing to the increase in historical and cultural awareness.

The film was shot in various parts of Turkey, especially in Istanbul, Ankara, and Konya.